Welder

About you:

Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.  

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the job: 

Kent is seeking a skilled Pipe Welder to be based in Port Arthur, TX. 

The Pipe Welder’s responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, meeting quality standards, measuring and cutting weld material, and ensuring safety protocols are followed.

The ideal candidate will be able to perform a variety of welding techniques, such as TIG, MIG, and stick welding.

Ultimately, the role of the Pipe Welder is to fabricate and assemble metal structures and equipment using welders, cutters, shapers and measuring tools to ensure product meets design requirements.



Skills and Responsibilities:  


Responsibilities:

• Performing Cut, shape, and weld materials according to project specifications.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Measure and mark workpieces using straightedges, rules, and calipers.
• Clean and degrease weld joints or workpieces efficiently.
• Inspect machinery and project components for malfunctions and defects.
• Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
• Ensure work environment and equipment are clean and safe for operation.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.


Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience: 


Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification: 

• Proven work experience as a Pipe Welder or similar role.
• Proficient with manual and semi-automatic welding equipment.
• Knowledge of welding machinery, electrical equipment, and manual tools.
• Understanding of the properties and characteristics of metals used for cutting, welding, and forming objects and of various welding fluxes and rods.
• Physical strength and stamina to lift heavy items and work overtime.
• High school diploma or equivalent. Welding certification or relevant field preferred.

Communication:

• Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.

Behavior/ Core Competencies:

• Effective time management, planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in multiple groups in a team-oriented environment and independently when necessary.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Traveling is required as well as between various job sites.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to bring the project to successful completion.
• Ability to work for extended durations, holidays, and weekends when necessary.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and embrace charter values.
• Foster good relationships and team working ethic with sub-contract teams to promote safe working practices and efficiency.
• Experience of working in an integrated team from diverse locations required.
• Some lifting; max 50lbs.

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country. 


Details about the role: 
Location: Port Arthur, TX
Relocation required: N/A
Travel required: Per Project Requirements
Contract type: N/A
Experience level: 5 years

Kent is tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined. We're a diverse and inclusive community where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop.